head table

American  

noun

1. the principal table, as at a banquet or conference, often at the head of a row of tables or raised on a dais, where the presiding officer, chief speaker, guests of honor, etc., are seated.

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Example Sentences

Sheikh Tahnoon, who is also the national security adviser and oversees major Emirati investments, sat for a time next to Mr. Berkowitz at the head table, according to two attendees.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2023

Munoz attended with a friend, actor Ariana DeBose, and was seated at the head table with the president and the first lady.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022

“Strong, sustained diplomatic engagement is the best path for everyone,” Blinken said before the meeting, seated at a head table with the grim-faced Armenians and Azerbaijanis on either side.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2022

Perry said he'll explain to his wedding crowd of roughly 95 guests in Petoskey, Michigan, why the chair next to him at the head table is empty.

From Fox News • Aug. 21, 2021

Then Michelle was suddenly at Georgie’s side, pulling her to the head table.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty